JV volleyball team suffers three losses

September 24, 2013

SALINA — Concordia suffered three losses in the Salina Central Invitational junior varsity volleyball tournament on Saturday.The Panthers were beaten 25-22, 25-13 by Salina South.Jennifer Garcia had three kills for Concordia.Alex Wilcox had five service aces.Concordia fell 25-14, 25-16 to Hutchinson.Tristin Plymesser had seven service points with two aces, two kills and three digs.Great Bend downed the Panthers, 25-16, 25-16.Carley Martin had five service points with four aces.Garcia had three kills and two digs.

SPORTS

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NEWS

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OPINIONS

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Dear Editor, The letter written by David Norlin that appeared in the February 24th edition of the Blade-Empire is yet another example of anti-gun rhetoric espoused by individuals who have a far left political viewpoint. I think Professor Norlin should have followed his... [More]